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Boston is a city of all cultures: African-American, Asian, Irish, Italian and everything in between. The dining is as diverse as the population, museums abound, the historic waterfront and Charles River invite scenic strolls, and famous locations like the “Top of the Pru” and Faneuil Hall welcome visitors and residents alike. In keeping with its rich history and diversity, Boston is home to weekend fairs and festivals to suit every interest.

Boston Early Musical Festival

This two-day event for lovers of classical music arts features an opera, a number of classical music concerts, a museum exhibition of instruments and published works, and a shopping mall of classical CDs. The festival is also affiliated with a number of other musical events, called Fringe Concerts, which are performed throughout the week before the main event. Boston Early Music Festival 161 First Street, Suite 202 Cambridge, MA 02142 617-661-1812 bemf.org

Boston Christmas Festival

This event starts on the first Friday in November and has been running for over 25 years. The festival, which takes place at the Seaport World Trade Center, is a celebration of the holiday season with gingerbread house competitions and a holiday shopping fair featuring unique artisan-made gifts and decorations. Boston Christmas Festival CM Communications 20 Park Plaza, Suite 821 Boston, MA 02116 617-536-3400 bostonchristmasfestival.com

Boston Film Festival

This event runs over four days and exhibits new films in many categories: short film, animated film, documentary and feature film. Always a star-studded event, activities take place at a number of venues specified on the schedule page of the festival’s website. Boston Film Festival 126 South Street Rockport, MA 01966 617-523-8388 bostonfilmfestival.org

Boston Pride

This festival has events over two weekends in June with a lot going on in between. The first weekend features Pride Day at Faneuil Hall and the AIDS Walk, whicle weekend two festivities include the downtown Pride Parade and Pride Festival, as well as block parties throughout the city and the final closing celebration. The Boston Pride Committee 398 Columbus Ave. #285 Boston, MA 02116 617-262-9405 bostonpride.org

Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival

Every September, Columbus Avenue in Boston explodes with everything jazz. The Berklee College of Music’s homage to this musical art includes 10 stages with 20 bands and more than 100 musicians. The concerts require tickets, but the outdoor festival of food, arts and crafts, and music-related products and services is free, and typically attracts about 80,000 attendees. Berklee College of Music 1140 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215-3693 617-266-1400 beantownjazz.org

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